Gezicht op de achterkant van huizen aan het water 1815

J. Scheltema Jansz's "Gezicht op de achterkant van huizen aan het water" (1815) is a black and white drawing depicting a canal-side view of the back of several houses. The drawing is composed of simple lines, highlighting the architectural details of the structures, including the traditional brickwork and the gables. The artist captures a moment of daily life with a figure leaning out of a window, suggesting a scene from a Dutch city. The drawing's focus on everyday life in a specific locale reflects the genre of Dutch realism.